Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Feb 23, 2025

Sandra L. Dickinson passed away on February 23, 2025, with her daughter by her side at the age of 80. Sandy was born on August 2, 1944, to Earl and Margaret Schulz in Webster, SD.

Sandy loved spending time shopping with her daughter, searching for the best yard sales, visiting and playing cards...

Feb 22, 2025

On Saturday February 22nd, 2025, Marva Joy (Willuweit) Ryther passed away in her home at the age of 77.  Marva was born October 11th 1947 in Gregory, SD.  She was the 13th of 16 children born to Julius and Leah (Stroh) Willuweit.

Marva married Robert Ryther June 9th 1973 to which three daughters completed the family.  She...

Feb 21, 2025

Edward Shane Bunge of Harrison and Crawford, NE died February 21, 2025, in Spearfish SD. Edward was born July 16, 1958, to Dean and Hazel (Wampler) Bunge in Deadwood, SD. He graduated from Lead High School in 1977. He was handicapped by a rare teratoma brain tumor at the age of 14. His life was a litany of difficult...

Feb 17, 2025

June Bender, 96 of Lead passed away on February 17, 2025 at Monument Health in Spearfish, SD.

Graveside services will be on Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Feb 16, 2025

Charles TaFoya, 51 of Lead passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Monument Health in Deadwood.

A full obituary will follow at a later date.

Feb 15, 2025

Janet Marie Cudmore (Fust) passed away peacefully at home in Lead, South Dakota, on February 15, 2025, with her family by her side.  She was born on March 30, 1944, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Gilbert and Mary Ann Fust (Manikowski).

Janet dedicated much of her life to caring for others.  In addition to...

Feb 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tim White Tim embraced life with boundless energy and a steadfast devotion to his family and friends. He treasured every moment—whether traveling, sharing a meal, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee.

Above all, Tim's greatest love was for his wife, Jane, and their children, Matt and Maria. As...

Feb 12, 2025

John William Jeffery, known affectionately as "Jack", was born on March 11, 1944 and passed away peacefully at his home in Spearfish, South Dakota, on February 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Jack grew up & attended school in Lead, SD.  Jack's professional life was largely dedicated to his role as a machinist at Homestake Mining Company. He...

Feb 12, 2025

Audrey Ann Ladson, 63 of Spearfish, SD passed away from some medical conditions on Wednesday February 12, 2025.

Audrey was born in Billings, Montana on September 6, 1961 to Beverly Jean Steele and Norman Alvin Ladson. They moved in spring of 1964 from Billings to Spearfish, off of Maitland Road to grandma's house....

Feb 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maybelle Louise Kamrath, née Wilson, who departed this world on February 12, 2025, at the age of 92 in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Maybelle was born on December 4, 1932, to her beloved parents, William Lee and Velma Sarah (Stoebe) Wilson. After graduating...

Feb 10, 2025

Our Lord's beloved daughter, Dorothy (Evelyn) Hejde 89 of Aladdin, WY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Crook County Hospital in Sundance, WY.

Evelyn was born on June 11th, 1935, in Newcastle Wyoming. She was the third of four children born to Henry and Laura (Stanton) Engelhaupt and spent her...

Feb 9, 2025

Stephen Chalmers Polley passed away suddenly on February 9, 2025 in Spearfish, SD. He was 84 years old.

Steve was born in Deadwood, SD on October 11, 1940 to parents Cleland Alexander "Bud" Polley and Beulah (Faughn) Polley. Steve's family moved from Lead, SD to Spearfish, SD in 1950. In his youth, he was a competition skier...

Feb 9, 2025

Alice Marie Sweet, also known as Ado, was born en route to the hospital in Van Nuys, California on October 23, 1953, to Joan Komnenus. At a young age, she and her brother Terry were adopted by Harry and Ardith Ridge of Garden Grove, California. At 16, she moved back in with her biological mother, Joanie, and her younger...

Feb 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; Donna Lee Horlocker Mellott. She passed away surrounded by family at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming on February 2, 2025.

Donna was born to George and Hazel (Dungan) Horlocker on August 20, 1935, in Wakonda, South Dakota; the youngest of...

Jan 30, 2025

Steven Arthur Dvorak passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.

Born on May 14, 1952, to Arthur and Darlene (Barness) Dvorak in Redfield, South Dakota, Steven was raised on the family farm. In high school, he met the love of his life, Christine Moon. The...

Jan 28, 2025

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p>Alton Kermit Kaldor was born on June 15th, 1943, in Fargo, ND to Morris and Bertha (Forde) Kaldor. He grew up on the family farm outside of Hillsboro, ND. Al attended country grade school and went to high school at Mayville High School in Mayville, ND.

Growing up, Al enjoyed spending time with his...

Jan 27, 2025

Marvin Dean Wermers of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Born Oct 20th, 1934, in Mitchel, SD to Joseph and Loretta Wermers, Marvin was the eldest brother of 12 siblings. As a child, he was sent to help work on his uncle's farm—where he learned to drive a tractor at the age of only...

Jan 27, 2025

Constance, "Connie" (Goddard) Aulner, 83, of Spearfish,  SD, passed away in her home on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Connie was born on May 1, 1941, in Mitchell, SD, to George and Wyona Goddard. She grew up on her parent's farm in Fulton,  SD, with her siblings, JoAnn, Bud, Roger, and Sandy. Connie graduated...

Jan 26, 2025

Reta Mary Carr, aged 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 26, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1937, to Elmer and Juliett Quick in Hot Springs, SD.

Reta graduated from Custer high school in 1955. She moved to Spearfish, SD to attend Black Hills teachers' college and accepted a job as...

Jan 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Cathleen (Cat/Cathy)Anne Reams(Camire), a kind, compassionate, and loving soul who left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her. Cat passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26th 2025, at the age of 53, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born April, 23, 1971,...